Chamonix Bride Rhinebeck

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At Chamonix Bride the focus is on the bride's experience. Connecting with the customer to find the perfect gown to express a bride's essence and enhance her natural beauty is the highest... Read more

At Chamonix Bride the focus is on the bride's experience. Connecting with the customer to find the perfect gown to express a bride's essence and enhance her natural beauty is the highest priority. Chamonix proudly offers cutting edge designer gowns and the latest trends out of NYC - including American-made options. Providing superior customer service and building relationships is the foundation of Chamonix's success - listening to the bride's needs and fulfilling her dreams.
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It took me 20 minutes to pick my dress out here... from what I described they knew exactly what I wanted, pulled it out for me and it really was perfect. I've never had such a personal experience, I can't say enough good words about how happy I am to have bought my gown at Chamonix. They gave me the real "bridal moment" every woman hopes for! The seamstress does flawless work, she got it right the first time and left me looking stunning for my wedding day. One of my bridesmaids was pregnant and growing fast and did last minute alterations for her literally a week before the wedding and nailed it. I can't be happier!

It took me 20 minutes to pick my dress out here... from what I described they knew exactly what I wanted, pulled it out Read more...

It took me 20 minutes to pick my dress out here... from what I described they knew exactly what I wanted, pulled it out for me and it really was perfect. I've never had such a personal experience, I can't say enough good words about how happy I am to have bought my gown at Chamonix. They gave me the real "bridal moment" every woman hopes for! The seamstress does flawless work, she got it right the first time and left me looking stunning for my wedding day. One of my bridesmaids was pregnant and growing fast and did last minute alterations for her literally a week before the wedding and nailed it. I can't be happier! Read less

Services Used: Dress & Attire

Ashton

Wedding:

5/22/2014

0.0/5.0

I ordered a bridesmaid dress months in advance - you failed to ship in a manner that ensured I would receive the dress in a timely fashion, after I paid you extra for shipping. Then at the last minute you sent a dress that did not fit , and contrary to to your comments that " you could have had the dress fitted in ten minutes" and there are no refunds in the bridal business' (both completely false). The second dress you sent did not arrive in time for me to get fitted. Your dishonesty and lack of any basic understanding - "that a dress is not the only priority a person has with virtually just a few days prior to travel and a wedding is ridiculous.

Your company failed to deliver as promised. That forced me to go buy an additional dress (wedding pics available), and then wear a non matching dress to a wedding which the entire party ordered through you.

Heather, the owner, is unprofessional and disingenuous. I, not any of my friends and family involved in this wedding suggest using them for any service.

Retail businesses are suppose to stand by their customers and they miserably fail.

I ordered a bridesmaid dress months in advance - you failed to ship in a manner that ensured I would receive the dress in Read more...

I ordered a bridesmaid dress months in advance - you failed to ship in a manner that ensured I would receive the dress in a timely fashion, after I paid you extra for shipping. Then at the last minute you sent a dress that did not fit , and contrary to to your comments that " you could have had the dress fitted in ten minutes" and there are no refunds in the bridal business' (both completely false). The second dress you sent did not arrive in time for me to get fitted. Your dishonesty and lack of any basic understanding - "that a dress is not the only priority a person has with virtually just a few days prior to travel and a wedding is ridiculous.

Your company failed to deliver as promised. That forced me to go buy an additional dress (wedding pics available), and then wear a non matching dress to a wedding which the entire party ordered through you.

Heather, the owner, is unprofessional and disingenuous. I, not any of my friends and family involved in this wedding suggest using them for any service.

Retail businesses are suppose to stand by their customers and they miserably fail. Read less

Services Used: Dress & Attire

Danyelle

Wedding:

5/16/2014

5.0/5.0

Such a great store, It was the first place I had looked at for my wedding dress. While I did try on multiple dresses I ended up buying the very first one I tried on. The woman that worked with me was very knowledgeable, and very helpful. I wish I could go dress shopping again!

Such a great store, It was the first place I had looked at for my wedding dress. While I did try on multiple dresses I Read more...

Such a great store, It was the first place I had looked at for my wedding dress. While I did try on multiple dresses I ended up buying the very first one I tried on. The woman that worked with me was very knowledgeable, and very helpful. I wish I could go dress shopping again! Read less

Services Used: Dress & Attire

Sarah

Wedding:

12/29/2013

5.0/5.0

I first visited Chamonix Bride with my sister-in-law when she purchased her wedding dress in 2012. As part of her bridal party, I purchased my dress there as well. I was immediately impressed with the overall vibe of this shop. It is small and intimate with a great selection of dresses and gowns. I knew that this was where I wanted to shop when it came time for me to choose my wedding gown.
That time came in April 2013. I made an appointment for a Sunday afternoon and went to Chamonix with my mom and my aunt. I had a good idea of what I was looking for and was presented with many beautiful options. I was having a winter wedding and really wanted something that would keep my shoulders and back covered. I had many pictures of gowns with lace tops, but there weren't too many options in that style in my price range. Heather brought up a cap sleeve lace bolero style jacket. When placed over a beautiful v-neck spaghetti strap gown, it was the perfect look! I had found my wedding dress and jacket in about 2 hours!
A few months later, my bridal party was visiting for a girls' weekend. I called Chamonix to see if we could come in so that I could try on the dress for everyone. Heather and Allison of Chamonix were more than happy to accommodate us and I had a great time showing the dress off to my friends.
I was also extremely pleased with the alteration process. Kathy is so very talented! She added some snaps and loops to the inside of my jacket so that it would attach to the dress straps and lay flat. At my final fitting, the dress fit absolutely perfectly and was everything I could have hoped for!
I highly recommend Chamonix Bride. Heather and Allison have a beautiful shop! Heather really listened to what I wanted in a dress and was patient and pleasant during the whole process. Dress shopping was one of my favorite parts of wedding planning, thanks to Chamonix Bride!

I first visited Chamonix Bride with my sister-in-law when she purchased her wedding dress in 2012. As part of her bridal Read more...

I first visited Chamonix Bride with my sister-in-law when she purchased her wedding dress in 2012. As part of her bridal party, I purchased my dress there as well. I was immediately impressed with the overall vibe of this shop. It is small and intimate with a great selection of dresses and gowns. I knew that this was where I wanted to shop when it came time for me to choose my wedding gown.
That time came in April 2013. I made an appointment for a Sunday afternoon and went to Chamonix with my mom and my aunt. I had a good idea of what I was looking for and was presented with many beautiful options. I was having a winter wedding and really wanted something that would keep my shoulders and back covered. I had many pictures of gowns with lace tops, but there weren't too many options in that style in my price range. Heather brought up a cap sleeve lace bolero style jacket. When placed over a beautiful v-neck spaghetti strap gown, it was the perfect look! I had found my wedding dress and jacket in about 2 hours!
A few months later, my bridal party was visiting for a girls' weekend. I called Chamonix to see if we could come in so that I could try on the dress for everyone. Heather and Allison of Chamonix were more than happy to accommodate us and I had a great time showing the dress off to my friends.
I was also extremely pleased with the alteration process. Kathy is so very talented! She added some snaps and loops to the inside of my jacket so that it would attach to the dress straps and lay flat. At my final fitting, the dress fit absolutely perfectly and was everything I could have hoped for!
I highly recommend Chamonix Bride. Heather and Allison have a beautiful shop! Heather really listened to what I wanted in a dress and was patient and pleasant during the whole process. Dress shopping was one of my favorite parts of wedding planning, thanks to Chamonix Bride! Read less

Services Used: Dress & Attire

Bianca

Wedding:

8/13/2013

5.0/5.0

Unbelievable service! They sell WTOO dresses which can be hard to find in some areas. Allison helped me find my dress and was a pleasure to work with. She was so easygoing and honest, never pushy whatsoever. I cannot recommend Chamonix enough!

Unbelievable service! They sell WTOO dresses which can be hard to find in some areas. Allison helped me find my dress and Read more...

Unbelievable service! They sell WTOO dresses which can be hard to find in some areas. Allison helped me find my dress and was a pleasure to work with. She was so easygoing and honest, never pushy whatsoever. I cannot recommend Chamonix enough! Read less

Services Used: Dress & Attire

Stephanie

Wedding:

8/11/2013

1.0/5.0

My original review for Chamonix was a five-star review (and this is the only negative review I have left for a wedding vendor). That, however, was before I picked up my dress, before I nearly tripped down the aisle, before I DID trip--over and over again--during our first dance, and before I had to change into a different dress halfway through our wedding because my dress, as you've probably gathered by now, was many inches too long. Please bear in mind that it would have been even longer had I not been the one to suggest that I actually try walking in my dress during my "final" fitting, just 10 days before my wedding. That's right, no one had instructed me to sit or to make sure I could move comfortably in my gown.

Want to know the worst part? When I called the store after my wedding to tell them what had happened, all I got was a phony apology and an unkept promise that I'd hear back from them once they had talked things over with the seamstress. No one ever called me back. If I had ruined some of the most precious moments of someone's wedding day the way Chamonix did mine I would have offered a full refund (no questions asked!) and begged for her forgiveness. Instead, they ignored me. What a disappointment.

My original review for Chamonix was a five-star review (and this is the only negative review I have left for a wedding Read more...

My original review for Chamonix was a five-star review (and this is the only negative review I have left for a wedding vendor). That, however, was before I picked up my dress, before I nearly tripped down the aisle, before I DID trip--over and over again--during our first dance, and before I had to change into a different dress halfway through our wedding because my dress, as you've probably gathered by now, was many inches too long. Please bear in mind that it would have been even longer had I not been the one to suggest that I actually try walking in my dress during my "final" fitting, just 10 days before my wedding. That's right, no one had instructed me to sit or to make sure I could move comfortably in my gown.

Want to know the worst part? When I called the store after my wedding to tell them what had happened, all I got was a phony apology and an unkept promise that I'd hear back from them once they had talked things over with the seamstress. No one ever called me back. If I had ruined some of the most precious moments of someone's wedding day the way Chamonix did mine I would have offered a full refund (no questions asked!) and begged for her forgiveness. Instead, they ignored me. What a disappointment. Read less

Services Used: Dress & Attire

Maureen

Wedding:

6/29/2013

5.0/5.0

This small shop in Rhinebeck is bright and airy. It is very clean and I immediately felt welcomed when I walked through when I was first engaged. I was always treated with so much warmth and kindness by the two shop owners. They were welcoming to my family and friends who came with me to pick out my dress. I had only tried on three other dresses when I found "The One!" Allison is a great consultant and always made me feel so comfortable. She is so down to earth and always gives you an honest opinion. I was so pleased with how they treated me that I even purchased the bridesmaids gown at this shop. Chamonix exceeded my expectations when searching for a gown.

This small shop in Rhinebeck is bright and airy. It is very clean and I immediately felt welcomed when I walked through Read more...

This small shop in Rhinebeck is bright and airy. It is very clean and I immediately felt welcomed when I walked through when I was first engaged. I was always treated with so much warmth and kindness by the two shop owners. They were welcoming to my family and friends who came with me to pick out my dress. I had only tried on three other dresses when I found "The One!" Allison is a great consultant and always made me feel so comfortable. She is so down to earth and always gives you an honest opinion. I was so pleased with how they treated me that I even purchased the bridesmaids gown at this shop. Chamonix exceeded my expectations when searching for a gown. Read less

Services Used: Dress & Attire

Kathleen

Wedding:

9/30/2012

5.0/5.0

I could not have asked for a better dress-shopping experience. The sisters who run the shop helped me find my perfect dress while staying in my budget. They are super professional and helpful, and always have big smiles on their faces. When I liked a veil but didn't like the price tag, they found a similar veil for me from another vendor and saved me almost half the cost of the original veil. I was super impressed and happy that they were willing to do that for me. They let me come in and try the sample gown again to see if my accessories looked okay with the dress. Their seamstress Kathy was incredibly talented and she molded that dress to fit me like a glove. After the wedding, they even helped arrange for cleaning of my dress. I would recommend Chamonix to any bride. Warning to brides and bridesmaids: I tried to contact another local shop in Poughkeepsie about bridesmaids gowns and they treated me horribly on the phone. They wanted to know if I was going to buy from them before they would agree to let me come in and look at fabric swatches! Absolutely horrendous treatment and you will NEVER be treated badly at this little gem of a shop. Just because it's in Rhinebeck doesn't mean you cant afford the prices!!

I could not have asked for a better dress-shopping experience. The sisters who run the shop helped me find my perfect Read more...

I could not have asked for a better dress-shopping experience. The sisters who run the shop helped me find my perfect dress while staying in my budget. They are super professional and helpful, and always have big smiles on their faces. When I liked a veil but didn't like the price tag, they found a similar veil for me from another vendor and saved me almost half the cost of the original veil. I was super impressed and happy that they were willing to do that for me. They let me come in and try the sample gown again to see if my accessories looked okay with the dress. Their seamstress Kathy was incredibly talented and she molded that dress to fit me like a glove. After the wedding, they even helped arrange for cleaning of my dress. I would recommend Chamonix to any bride. Warning to brides and bridesmaids: I tried to contact another local shop in Poughkeepsie about bridesmaids gowns and they treated me horribly on the phone. They wanted to know if I was going to buy from them before they would agree to let me come in and look at fabric swatches! Absolutely horrendous treatment and you will NEVER be treated badly at this little gem of a shop. Just because it's in Rhinebeck doesn't mean you cant afford the prices!! Read less

Services Used: Dress & Attire

Molly

Wedding:

6/30/2012

4.9/5.0

Wonderful experience at Chamonix! The dress of my dreams was waiting in the window when I arrived! I was always treated like a special bride every fitting and the ladies all genuinely cared about every detail of my dress. Thank you!

Wonderful experience at Chamonix! The dress of my dreams was waiting in the window when I arrived! I was always treated Read more...

Wonderful experience at Chamonix! The dress of my dreams was waiting in the window when I arrived! I was always treated like a special bride every fitting and the ladies all genuinely cared about every detail of my dress. Thank you! Read less

Services Used: Dress & Attire

Kyla

Wedding:

3/18/2012

5.0/5.0

I was hesitant at first going into a boutique. I thought they wouldn't have had the time for me or have anything I could afford. I was so wrong. They saved me from a lot of pain and heart ache. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with warm smiles. They personally gave me the time I needed to find the perfect dress from me. I didn't know that your supposed to make an appointment for dress fittings. But they made time for me even though they were busy. My fiancé even felt welcome :). They even set me up with alterations. I mostly remember my face hurting from smiling so much. :)

I was hesitant at first going into a boutique. I thought they wouldn't have had the time for me or have anything I could Read more...

I was hesitant at first going into a boutique. I thought they wouldn't have had the time for me or have anything I could afford. I was so wrong. They saved me from a lot of pain and heart ache. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with warm smiles. They personally gave me the time I needed to find the perfect dress from me. I didn't know that your supposed to make an appointment for dress fittings. But they made time for me even though they were busy. My fiancé even felt welcome :). They even set me up with alterations. I mostly remember my face hurting from smiling so much. :) Read less